Where to flock to in Malaysia for birdwatching?


Two egrets waiting to snatch small fish at Sungai Selangor where this is common sight for tourists to see here during the eagle feeding activity.-- M. Azhar Arif/The Star

Malaysia is a birdwatcher’s paradise. As one of the top 15 mega-biodiversity countries in the world, Malaysia is home to over 780 species of birds and hosts over 100 migratory bird species.

Here are some of the popular places in the country.

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